Cervicothoracic junction injury.
Much emphasis has been placed on evaluating the entire cervical spine through the seventh cervical vertebra. A case of a missed C7-T1 fracture-subluxation with resultant morbidity is presented. A review of the literature reveals the necessity to view the C7-T1 interspace when evaluating cervical spine radiographs. Recommendations are made suggesting closer scrutiny of this region of the spine.
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Emergency Medicine Residency, University of Illinois Affiliated Hospital, Park Ridge.
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D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004630:Emergencies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed